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John prepares to trek across the Alps for the MS Trust

John Ferguson from Crosby is getting ready for a three-day trek through France, Italy and Switzerland across Europe's largest mountain range.

John tells us why he wanted to take on this fantastic challenge.

I have signed up to trek across Mont Blanc in the Alps - through 3 countries in 3 days. The trek will cover 65km (just under 41 miles) and I will be walking at 2,650 metres high, which I am told has a bit of an effect! Each day involves a 12-15 mile trek, which on its own is ok(ish). It's getting up the next day to do it again, then again where it gets tough... particularly at my age!

I was diagnosed with MS a few years back and from day one the MS Trust has always been there. Despite not needing a lot from them, it's great to know what they offer. I love doing something that challenges me, and allows me to raise some funds to assist the MS Trust.

Having previously done a charity triathlon, a zip line at Everton's ground and a parachute jump for the Trust, I signed up to do the Alps Trek which is a bit different, a bit harder. I do a bit of walking to keep generally fit, but not anything like this. Training has been fun and a good excuse to get out with the family and my mates.

The fundraising is going fantastically! I'd like to say a massive thank you to all my family, friends and work colleagues. Some of the highlights have been a monthly work quiz organised by Pezza which brought in over £100, and Christmas and Easter cake sales organised by Kay that raised £140. But we smashed it all with a charity race night organised by Alex, my wife Michelle and my sister in law Karen, plus loads of donations, which raised £1,742!

With a month to go it's becoming very real. The training has stepped up and I'm now going to the gym for the first time ever... bring it on!!